John, I Appreciate You Too!

Tomorrow is Military Appreciation Day and John was featured in our local news! Click on the links to see (2 clips). He is in the green flight suit with the student in tan. Megan http://www.weartv.com/sections/community/features/military_salute/videos/vid_9.shtml http://www.weartv.com/sections/community/features/military_salute/videos/vid_43.shtml

Beautiful Little Girl

Someone once told me that he believed people take photos because it is difficult to fully appreciate the beauty of something in the moment. I sorta agree. When there is a vivid sunset, my first inclination is to run back inside the condo, away from the view, and hide behind my camera. When I look at Lydia, I have the same response. Her little body parts, perfect skin and expressive eyes are almost too much to take in at once. So I will continue to grab for my camera to capture my beautiful little girl. Megan

Not Too Bad, Aye!?!?

This photo was taken using a new lens on manual and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. The lens made it easy but it would have been even easier had my subject matter sat still. Megan

Looking Up!

I'm feeling well again and it is a beautiful morning here in Navarre that began with a family run. Work for the day is done and now we have the rest of the day to play. Megan

Bring on the Cow's Milk!

So I had an anxious-mommy-moment last weekend after reading that when a baby transitions to cow's milk at 12 months it is recommended to stop using bottles. My initial thoughts were "But Lydia still can't use a sippy cup on her own! Why can't anything just be easy!?!?" Not my most positive moment, I realize. Well, lo and behold, I picked up a cheap straw cup yesterday that Lydia knew immediately how to drink from. No need to worry, no repeated practice, and no frustrations. I will be sad to pack Lydia's bottles away but even more so thrilled to stop buying expensive formula. Megan

First Mother's Day

Yesterday I celebrated my first Mother's Day. I had greatly looked forward to the day but unfortunately spent the majority of it away from John and Lydia, sick in bed. This photo was taken a few weeks ago, as I was in no means "camera-ready" yesterday. My first Mother's Day was a reminder that you can't plan special days. In fact, high expectations are often the reason certain days are doomed to fail. In my experience, the best days are the unexpected, simple ones spent together as a family. Megan

Pool-date with Garrett

Well, as you can see, the pool is a real hit! Garrett even came over to swim with Lydia. A pool toy may have been "accidentally" dropped from the balcony to the pool deck. Luckily, no innocent sun-bathers were harmed. Megan